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Language is the medium of love
With the absence of language, our awareness of love would be restricted to its mere existence. Read More
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K-pop, anime, and ignorance
It’s sad that things that are so normalized in other countries are considered weird in America – a country full of so many diverse cultures and ethnicities. Read More
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Belle: messy, bloated, and disappointing
By abandoning the romance, the movie struggles to convey the story’s central message: that beauty is in the soul. Read More
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‘Sarazanmai’: beneath the surface
“Sarazanmai,” a newly released anime, has quickly gained popularity for its exploration of human suffering, told through powerful fighting scenes and unique symbolism. The anime centers around kappas — a Japanese folklore figure resembling a toddler-size frog with a plate on its head. After they break a golden statue, the three main characters — […]
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‘Senryu Girl’: a return to simplicity
Out of the many new releases this spring anime season, “Senryu Girl” is a breath of fresh air. Based on the eponymous manga series by Masakuni Igarashi, the anime revolves around Nanako Yukishiro, a cute and cheerful girl who struggles with normal conversations and often fails to translate her thoughts into words. Yukishiro devises a […]
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Is My Hero Academia the Japanese Marvel?
Perhaps the most well-known superhero franchise is the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The influences of the American superhero culture have spread around the world and inspired many new productions. While the rage of MCU mania continues to boom, “My Hero Academia” is a rising star that provides a breath of fresh air to the superhero genre. […]
